Post: Statistician (Research Assistant) - Ref 1577557 Based at: MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, London

Grade: 6b or 7

Salary: £29,809 to £41,163 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance

Hours:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Contract / Temporary Duties and Responsibilities

Further information and application: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BDD230/statistician-research-assistant-associate

==Post==

We are looking for a Statistician to join our friendly team working on internationally-recognised trials. You will be expected to provide statistical advice, prepare and present reports and develop statistical analysis plans and working procedures. The post is funded for 2 years in the first instance. The activities will involve working within multi-disciplinary teams on a portfolio of randomised controlled trials within the CTU's Cancer Group, including STAMPEDE and EURAMOS-1, each anticipating major analyses during this period. The main duties include:

:: Responsibility for statistical aspects of eg Preparation and presentation of reports of analyses for Independent Data Monitoring Committees, developing statistical analysis plans and working procedures

:: Day-to-day management of statistical aspects, including liaising with Trial Managers and Data Managers and programmers about data quality and missing data, working to ensure high quality data

==Person==

An MSc in Medical Statistics (or closely related subject) or a BSc in Statistics is essential. To be successful in this role you should have practical experience in clinical trials or related work experience, good understanding of statistical concepts. The candidate should have excellent computer skills, including using Microsoft Office packages. The department encourages a spirit of co-operation and all members of staff are expected to volunteer help to busy colleagues if able when the need arises. The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division. The post-holder will receive close support and supervision, while increasingly taking responsibility for organising and managing their own workload.

==Unit==

The MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL is a centre of excellence for clinical trials, meta-analyses and epidemiological studies. Work within the Unit falls into one of three main themes: Infectious Disease, Cancer and other Non-Infectious Diseases, and Methodology. The Unit currently employs around 200 multidisciplinary staff, including 45 statisticians.

==Information==

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Matt Sydes [log in to unmask] or Melissa Spears [log in to unmask].

Matthew Sydes

Reader in Clinical Trials

MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL

Institute of Clinical Trials & Methodology

London, UK

Office: +44 (0)20 7670 4798

Mobile: +44 (0)7825 995251

Email: [log in to unmask]

Twitter: @mattsydes

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